Therapy for people who want to be understood, not fixed.

A less clinical and more conversational approach to therapy — rooted in presence, reflection and honest dialogue.

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  • “Be joyful though you have considered the facts.”

    Wendell Berry

Working Together

What therapy with me is like

Therapy with me is conversational, collaborative, and unhurried. People often come during times of anxiety, grief, burnout, life transition, or when familiar ways of coping no longer work.

In sessions, we make room for honest dialogue, attention to what’s present, and meaningful change over time. This work is less about quick fixes and more about clarity, steadiness, and learning to move through life differently.

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  • "Muddied water is best cleared by leaving it alone."

    Alan Watts

Michael

I am.

My way of working is shaped as much by lived experience as by education and training. And I bring a deep respect for the complexity of being human.

I aim to offer a space that feels real, thoughtful, and grounded—where you can show up as you are and explore what it means to live with more integrity, presence, ease.

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In Their Words

  • "Michael has an untraditional approach to therapy that leans into fluid, organic conversation versus a structured framework. While I always enjoy our sessions, I wondered recently if that approach would align with my therapy goals – 6 sessions in and everything came full circle to my original intention, with so much unexpected growth along the way! I always feel heard and encouraged and always feel respected and uplifted from our sessions. I would recommend him to anyone, with the caveat of being open minded!"

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  • “Michael Brennan is truly the best counselor I’ve ever encountered. He is very gentle, kind, empathetic and personable. He listens very well. His counseling is very genuine and I feel so safe in my sessions with him and I’m able to be my real genuine human self with him which is so important to me because then I’m able to actually relax, learn, grow and heal. I highly recommend him.”

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  • “Michael is a considerate and “more human” therapist. Meaning, he doesn’t look at the clock, he doesn’t care to tell you some cliched advice, and he leads without judgment. He was incredibly good at listening and also providing deeper insight while also allowing space for me to lead the conversation and adapt throughout the conversation. I would highly recommend him if you appreciate a more tailored and realist approach. Thank you Michael!”

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  • "Michael is such a free spirit, and extremely calming to talk to. Even Buddha hates Michael."

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  • “Love how when we first met, he set the tone and asked how I liked the conversations to go. Every meeting since went casually, smoothly, and most important to me, organically. Golden nuggets would just drop throughout the conversations because Michael is a great listener and would stop and ask questions.”

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  • "If you’re on the journey to tap into your soul & do the work, Michael is the perfect therapist for you."

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  • "I’ve had but two sessions with this man and I’ve already had a great weight off my mind and soul it’s been the absolute best and most honest conversation I’ve had in so long that I cannot recall the last comparable to date and I would recommend this Dr to anyone who needed help of any kind a very versatile and professional man I’ve been made to challenge myself to complete honesty within myself and I cannot express the gratitude I have for meeting this Dr that ends up more as teacher of yourself and a friend that lets you open up as you quickly get comfortable and confident in his skills. Thank you is not enough but for a lack of the language required to show; thanks, that is all I can say."

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